Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy will face a no confidence motion in the Dáil next week.
The Social Democrats have confirmed they will table a vote in the embattled Minister.
Eoghan Murphy previously survived a vote of confidence in the Dáil in September 2018.
The motion will ramp up pressure on the Government and Fianna Fáil.
Labour confirms it will support the motion of no-confidence motion. "We have no confidence in this government. Timing not ideal however as a Christmas election could result!"
— Seán Defoe (@SeanDefoe) November 27, 2019
Fianna Fáil currently abstains in confidence votes under the arrangement the party has with Fine Gael.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Minister Murphy described the motion as an 'election stunt' ahead of Friday's by-elections.
The statement adds: "The Social Democrats cannot point to a single piece of legislation they have got support for that would bring solutions to the housing crisis.
"This is pathetic and the Social Democrats would be better using their time seeking support for a constructive solution rather than a stunt that will not pass."
